Rotating light

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of a rotating light device are provided. In some exemplary embodiments, a light apparatus is provided, having a circular body portion configured to retain one or more batteries, a circular cover portion threadably secured to the circular body portion and having a transparent enclosure, a printed circuit board placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion containing one or more light-emitting diodes configured to project light from the transparent enclosure, and a tension spring placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion that provides tension between the circular body portion and circular cover portion, and pushes the circular cover portion away from the circular body portion, wherein rotation of the circular cover portion completes an electrical circuit to turn the one or more light emitting diodes on. In some exemplary embodiments, a holder is provided to hold the light apparatus within the holder.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A light apparatus, comprising:
 a circular body portion configured to retain one or more batteries; 
 a circular cover portion threadably secured to the circular body portion and having a transparent enclosure; 
 a printed circuit board placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion containing one or more light-emitting diodes configured to project light from the transparent enclosure; 
 a first protrusion extending outward from an outer surface of the circular body portion; and 
 a second protrusion extending outward from an outer surface of the circular body portion, the second protrusion being diametrically opposite to the first protrusion; 
 wherein the first and second protrusion comprise a top wall and adjacent side walls to the top wall, and a middle portion of the top wall of the first and second protrusions is substantially flush with the circular body portion, and a left and right portion of the top wall and the side walls extend outward of the circular cover portion. 
 
     
     
       2. The light apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a tension spring placed between the circular body portion and circular cover portion that provides tension between the circular body portion and circular cover portion, and pushes the circular cover portion away from the circular body portion; 
 wherein rotation of the circular cover portion completes an electrical circuit to turn the one or more light emitting diodes on; 
 wherein the one or more batteries are positioned at least partly in the tension spring and adjacent the printed circuit board to complete the electrical circuit to turn the one or more light emitting diodes on. 
 
     
     
       3. The light apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein rotation of the circular cover portion pushes the printed circuit board and batteries into the tension spring to complete the electrical circuit. 
     
     
       4. The light apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of stubs provided around a circumference of the circular cover portion. 
 
     
     
       5. The light apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first projection extending outward from an outer surface of the circular body portion; and 
 a second projection extending outward from an outer surface of the circular body portion, the second projection being diametrically opposite to the first projection. 
 
     
     
       6. The light apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the first and second projections have a substantially cylindrical body and a flat top portion. 
     
     
       7. The light apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the first projection is between the first and second protrusions and the second projection is between the first and second protrusions. 
     
     
       8. The light apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more solar panels provided on an outer surface of the circular cover portion that provide power to the one or more batteries. 
 
     
     
       9. The light apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a motion sensor provided on an outer surface of the circular cover portion to turn the one or more light-emitting diodes on when motion is detected. 
 
     
     
       10. The light apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a light sensor provided on an outer surface of the circular cover portion to turn the one or more light-emitting diodes on when a level of light reaches a predetermined threshold. 
 
     
     
       11. The light apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a hook provided on a rear portion of the circular body portion; and 
 a recess shaped in the form of a hook on the rear portion of the circular body portion; 
 wherein the hook can be folded into the recess so the hook is substantially flush with the rear portion of the circular body portion; and 
 the hook can be folded outward to hook the light apparatus on a wall, such that the hook and the circular light would be substantially flush with the wall. 
 
     
     
       12. A light set, comprising:
 a light portion comprising:
 a body portion configured to retain one or more batteries; 
 a cover portion secured to the body portion and having a transparent enclosure; 
 a printed circuit board placed between the body portion and cover portion containing one or more light-emitting diodes configured to project light from the transparent enclosure; 
 a first projection extending outward from an outer surface of the body portion; and 
 a second projection extending outward from an outer surface of the body portion, the second projection being diametrically opposite to the first projection; and 
 
 a holder for holding the light portion, comprising:
 a rear portion; 
 a left wing extending from and perpendicular to the rear portion, the left wing having an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner wall having a first opening at a top portion leading into a first recess; and 
 a right wing extending from and perpendicular to the rear portion, the right wing having an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner wall having a second opening at a top portion leading into a second recess; 
 
 wherein the first projection is secured to the first recess through the first opening and does not extend into the outer wall of the left wing and the second projection is secured to the second recess through the second opening and does not extend into the outer wall of the right wing, and the first and second projections hold the light portion within the holder and the first and second openings allow the light portion to be removable from the holder. 
 
     
     
       13. The light set of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 an adhesive including a removable film provided on the rear portion of the holder. 
 
     
     
       14. The light set of  claim 12 , wherein a distance is provided between the body portion of the light portion and the rear portion of the holder such that the light portion can turn when positioned within the holder. 
     
     
       15. The light set of  claim 14 , wherein the light portion can turn up to 45 degrees on either side when positioned within the holder. 
     
     
       16. The light set of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second projections comprise cylindrical bodies that fit within the first and second recesses, respectively. 
     
     
       17. The light set of  claim 12 , wherein rotation of the cover portion in a first direction turns the one or more light-emitting diodes on and rotation of the cover portion in a second direction turns the one or more light-emitting diodes off. 
     
     
       18. The light set of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 one or more solar panels provided on an outer surface of the circular cover portion that provide power for the one or more light-emitting diodes. 
 
     
     
       19. A light set, comprising:
 a light portion comprising:
 a body configured to retain one or more batteries, the body having a transparent enclosure; 
 a printed circuit board in the body containing one or more light-emitting diodes configured to project light from the transparent enclosure; 
 a first projection extending outward from an outer surface of the body; and 
 a second projection extending outward from an outer surface of the body, the second projection being diametrically opposite to the first projection; and 
 
 a holder for holding the light portion, comprising:
 a rear portion; 
 a left wing extending from and perpendicular to the rear portion, the left wing having an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner wall having a first opening at a top portion leading into a first recess that does not project into the outer wall; and 
 a right wing extending from and perpendicular to the rear portion, the right wing having an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner wall having a second opening at a top portion leading into a second recess that does not project into the outer wall; 
 
 wherein the first projection is secured to the first recess through the first opening and the second projection is secured to the second recess through the second opening to hold the light portion within the holder; 
 wherein the first and second openings are configured to allow the light portion to be easily removable from the holder. 
 
     
     
       20. The light set of  claim 19 , wherein a distance is provided between the body portion of the light portion and the rear portion of the holder such that the light portion can turn when positioned within the holder. 
     
     
       21. The light set of  claim 19 , wherein the first and second projections comprise cylindrical bodies that fit within the first and second recesses, respectively.